Simon Hedlund
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Simon Hedlund 2026 season stats
As a right wing back, Simon Hedlund has appeared in 11 Allsvenskan matches this season, totalling 806 minutes at an average rating of 6.64. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Allsvenskan defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.11 | 48 |
| Shots | 10 | 1.10 | 80 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 31 |
| Shot accuracy | 10.0% | n/a | 24 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 31 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 31 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.22 | 92 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 0.56 | 86 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 0.56 | 94 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 68 |
| Key passes | 6 | 0.70 | 63 |
| Chances created | 6 | 0.67 | 65 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.22 | 81 |
Simon Hedlund has taken 10 shots with 1 on target (10% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 81 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 80th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Simon Hedlund has 1 assist and 6 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 134 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 68th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 239 | 26.70 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 178 | 19.90 | 4 |
| Pass accuracy | 74.0% | n/a | 9 |
| Long balls won | 3 | 0.33 | 2 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 3 | 0.33 | 59 |
| Backward passes | 64 | 7.15 | 59 |
| Passes (final third) | 33 | 3.68 | 13 |
Simon Hedlund has completed 178 of 239 passes at 74% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 3rd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.33 | 57 |
| Dribble attempts | 12 | 1.34 | 78 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 25 |
| Duels won | 30 | 3.35 | 18 |
| Aerials won | 3 | 0.33 | 5 |
| Touches | 418 | 46.70 | 3 |
| Possession lost | 117 | 13.06 | 63 |
| Dribbled past | 7 | 0.78 | 75 |
| Fouls won | 6 | 0.67 | 40 |
| Dispossessed | 7 | 0.78 | 81 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 25 |
Simon Hedlund completes 3 dribbles at a 25% success rate and wins 30 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (5th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 18 | 2.01 | 78 |
| Tackles won | 12 | 1.34 | 72 |
| Interceptions | 8 | 0.89 | 32 |
| Clearances | 8 | 0.89 | 2 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 30 | 3.35 | 38 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.11 | 89 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 44 |
Simon Hedlund makes 18 tackles and 8 interceptions , adding 8 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 45 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 78th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 4 | 0.45 | 6 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 12 |
| Foul involvements | 10 | 1.12 | 12 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Simon Hedlund has committed 4 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
AllsvenskanMainly right wing back (9 appearances), also at right winger (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Simon Hedlund previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Allsvenskan | 27 | 2,335 | 4 | 6 | 29 | 56 | 6.96 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa League | 16 | 1,419 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 16 | 3.43 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allsvenskan | 29 | 2,008 | 7 | 6 | 21 | 28 | 7.03 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allsvenskan | 8 | 627 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 6.95 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Superliga | 25 | 1,577 | 2 | 2 | 26 | 11 | 6.80 |
 Europa Conference League | 4 | 297 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 5.13 |
Superliga| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superliga | 29 | 2,165 | 4 | 9 | 56 | 16 | 7.10 |
| Europa League | 6 | 423 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6.56 |
 Champions League | 2 | 150 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6.78 |
Champions LeagueAbout Simon Hedlund
Allsvenskan 2026 season
This season in the Allsvenskan, Simon Hedlund has scored 1 assist across 11 appearances (10 starts), totalling 806 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Simon Hedlund has attempted 10 shots with 1 on target, a 10% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Simon Hedlund has created 6 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 3 successful dribbles from 12 attempts (25% success rate). Simon Hedlund has contributed 6 key passes and 12 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Simon Hedlund has registered 18 tackles (12 won), 8 interceptions, and 8 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 178 from 239 pass attempts, a 74% pass accuracy rate. Simon Hedlund has won 30 of 65 total duels.
Discipline
Simon Hedlund has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 6.
About Simon Hedlund
Simon Hedlund is a 33-year-old defender playing for Elfsborg in the Allsvenskan, representing Sweden. Simon Hedlund is 1,73m-footed and wears the number 15 shirt. Born on 11 March 1993.
Most recent appearance
Simon Hedlund's most recent match was away at Örgryte on April 20th. Elfsborg drew 2-2. Simon Hedlund played 65 minutes with a match rating of 6.53.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Simon Hedlund and Elfsborg are next in action on August 25th against Sirius in the Allsvenskan. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Elfsborg vs Sirius match preview.
Teammates at Elfsborg
Simon Hedlund currently plays alongside Leo Östman, Julius Beck, M. Kamara, R. Wikström, Dion Krasniqi, Rufai Mohammed, J. Magnússon, Alexander Jensen, O. Okeke, Sebastian Holmén, Ludvig Richtnér, G. Gunnarsson, Marcus Rohdén, Theo Sander, S. Olsson, Arbër Zeneli, Thomas Isherwood, Tim Erlandsson, Per Frick, Isak Pettersson, Simon Hedlund, Frode Aronsson, Niklas Hult, F. Ihler, T. Silverholt and A. Sigurpálsson at Elfsborg.